Helping you to grow your small business
Small business consulting includes aspects of management consulting that are tailored to the needs of small businesses and entrepreneurs. Management consulting is a broad term that covers all aspects of how a consultant can help an organization improve its performance by analyzing current organizational challenges and developing solutions and strategies to overcome those challenges. Management consultants can focus on marketing, sales, operations, finance, or a combination of factors.
The needs of small businesses and start-ups are unique from those of large organizations. Small businesses do not have the luxury of large budgets, teams of staff members, or endless time to review reports and recommendations. Small businesses need business growth strategies that consider their budget and labour constraints, and address threats of competition (often from large, big-budget firms). This might include outsourcing tasks such as market reviews, marketing plan development, or website design.
The needs of small businesses and start-ups are unique from those of large organizations. Small businesses do not have the luxury of large budgets, teams of staff members, or endless time to review reports and recommendations. Small businesses need business growth strategies that consider their budget and labour constraints, and address threats of competition (often from large, big-budget firms). This might include outsourcing tasks such as market reviews, marketing plan development, or website design.
Working with a small business consultant
Successful small business consulting relies on developing an open, collaborative relationship between the business management team and the consultant, which allows the consultant understanding the needs of the business. Experience and engagement are essential skills of a small business consultant. When you work with KJD Freelance, you will work with Karleen Dudeck, an experienced consultant and engaged community member. Karleen has been interested in, working in, volunteering to help organizations lead business growth, fundraising, entrepreneurship, technological growth.
When you work with Karleen, she will take a holistic view of your business, including understanding your past, current and future goals, the experiences of your staff and colleagues, the broader competitive business environment and the factors that motivate your potential customers. Karleen will take an in-depth look at your business, your products and services, and your competition, including:
When you work with Karleen, she will take a holistic view of your business, including understanding your past, current and future goals, the experiences of your staff and colleagues, the broader competitive business environment and the factors that motivate your potential customers. Karleen will take an in-depth look at your business, your products and services, and your competition, including:
- Meeting with you to discuss your business and develop a thorough understanding of your business practices, your clients, your competitors and your goals
- Reviewing your competition to assess your business’ strengths and weakness, and identify opportunities for your business to capitalize on
- Meeting with your staff, colleagues and collaborators to gain insights into everyday challenges and opportunities
- Collaboratively working with you to develop business development solutions that fit your budget and time frame requirements
About Karleen Dudeck
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Dr Karleen Dudeck is the owner of KJD Freelance. Karleen completed both her MBA and B.Eng in Engineering Physics at McMaster University and Ph.D. in Materials at the University of Oxford. She is an active volunteer and local business supporter residing in Hamilton, Ontario.
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Highlights of Karleen's experience
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About KJD Freelance
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